Job description
Have YOU got what it takes? Do challenges scare you? Are you an introverted geek at heart? Are you solutions driven and technology crazy? Then this could very well be the position for you.

A growing and dynamic online agency based in Cape Town, urgently require the services of a skilled and experienced PHP Developer. Someone who will have no problem fitting into this driven and dynamic environment.

Everything in this position is deadline driven and your continued success is dependent upon your ability to consistently produce the highest quality code, to spec, within deadlines.

You will be thrown in the deep end (with our complete support)!

Key Functions
Development of new database driven php applications
Development of modifications and add-on modules to existing php applications.
Trouble-shooting of php applications
Customisation and modification of third-party software programmes (GNU) for clients

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
* Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview process in Cape Town.
* Please only respond by sending your full updated CV in Word format.
* No telephonic enquiries please.
* If you do not receive a response to your e-mailed CV within five working days of sending it, please consider your application unsuccessful.
* Please do not respond to this ad if you do not match all the criteria for this position.

Requirements
PHP
MySQL
Javascript
JQuery
MSSQL
Joomla CMS
CSS
HTML
Networking

• Three+ years of J2EE experience
• Experience with Java server-side technologies (JSP, Servlets, Java Beans)
• Experience with a SQL database such as Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server

Advantageous
The candidate must have a good understanding of databases and must be able to simplify data flow.
Be logical in his thinking and be able to simplify complex processes into manageable modular steps.
Must be a resourceful person able to find elegant solutions in an environment where new challenges often arise.

Personal Skills/Attributes
In addition to possessing the required skills and experience, you must be able to function under consistent high pressure and be deadline driven.
You are able to think laterally and can find feasible and secure solutions to apparently impossible problems. Exceptional quality of output and attention to detail are a natural part of your skill set.
When confronted with a required outcome, you easily see alternative possible options for achieving the desired result and most often select the best route, advising and making alternative suggestions where these will produce a better long term outcome.
Ethical considerations and confidentiality are concepts which come naturally to you.
You would like to make a meaningful contribution in a non-corporate environment and can work efficiently on your own as well as in a team

You must also:
• Be passionate about your skills
• Enjoys leading edge technology
• Enjoy people and working in a team

Contact details
Gina Ambrose
LayerCake Recruitment
+27 21 674 5323
gina@layercake.co.za